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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,557.26, 12,835.50 and 6,061.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,557.26, 12,835.50 and 6,061.98 is: 9,092.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,557.26 : 12,835.50 = 6,061.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,557.26/12,835.50 = 6,061.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,557.26x = 12,835.50 × 6,061.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,557.26x = 77,808,544.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,808,544.29/8,557.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.69

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